2027 Associate Software Engineer - Azusa CA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers.

From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.

Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies?  If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!

Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Software Engineers. This position will be located at our Space sector in Azusa, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Mission and Space Processing Operating Unit (AMSP). Type of work categorized under AMSP include:

• Protecting Warfighter, missile defeat, space control, and cyber defense
• Space & Multi-INT data fusion with sensor tracking algorithms
• Enabling Data-literate organization with Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
• Developing credible wargames, exercises, and mission planning
• Sensor Mod, Sim & Analysis
• Massless payloads & “Edge Processing”
• Fielding decisions in data poor environments

Roles and Responsibilities

As a selected candidate you can support the design, development, documentation, testing, integration, and debugging of software written in various computer languages but with emphasis on C++ OO. You can ensure software standards are met. Understanding the importance of collaborating with a diverse team and across disciplines in an often-dynamic environment is a philosophy you share and demonstrate. At this point in your career, you have great problem-solving skills and are a proficient software developer. You work under general direction and can refine many task details independently. Determining and developing technical solutions to complex problems is something you enjoy and even thrive on. Continual skill development and knowledge expansion of your software and engineering expertise is part of your life. You live to solve challenges! Our mission to protect people, property, and democracy through the sensors we build is important to you.
We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?

Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Be majoring in or having majored in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• Knowledge of one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or C#
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle, debugging, testing, and version control

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Exposure to Agile or Scrum development practices
• Experience with unit testing, debugging, and code reviews
• Knowledge of operating systems, networking, databases, or cloud platforms
• Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, or automation tools
• Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
• Experience with Git or other version control systems
• Coursework or project experience in areas like web development, embedded systems, cybersecurity, AI/ML, or distributed systems
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Salary Range:

Associate Software Engineer: $76,200 to $114,400

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The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.